Fully-funded PhD on 'Innovative methods and tools for sustainable
curation, access and reuse of Digital Heritage'

This interdisciplinary PhD project will explore innovative ways to
digitally provide curation, access and reuse Europe’s cultural heritage
resources within the context of cultural dialogue, tourism and cultural
industries. The aim of the project is to evaluate methodologies and
approaches leading to richer interpretations of European heritage and
cultural identity in the digital arena, and to bring new perspectives to
the creation of applications and services for digital cultural assets.

The candidate will work in a vibrant research environment within the
newly established iSchool at Northumbria University within the
Department of Mathematics and Information Sciences
(https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/academic-departments/mathematics-and-information-sciences/),
part of the iSchools organization worldwide (http://ischools.org/)
dedicated to advancing the information field.
He/she will make original contribution to the advancement of methods and
knowledge in Digital Heritage access and reuse.

The full-time studentship provides full support for tuition fees, and an
annual tax-free stipend at RCUK rates (for 2015/16 this is £14,057
p.a.).

Further Information on this studentship, how to apply, entry
requirements and application form are available at
http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=61952&LID=2317